Musicians born on December 24

Take a focused look at the musicians born on December 24. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1971 Ricky Martin

  Ricky Martin is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and actor, widely regarded as a leading figure in the Latin pop music genre. He achieved international fame both as a member of the boy band Menudo and as a solo artist, known for global hits like 'Livin’ la Vida Loca.' [bio]

• 1973 Stephenie Meyer

  Stephenie Meyer is an American novelist best known for her internationally bestselling 'Twilight' series, which introduced a new era of vampire romance fiction and became a major cultural phenomenon. Her work has been translated into dozens of languages and adapted into a blockbuster film franchise. [bio]